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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,583.08, 59,374.62 and 16,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,583.08, 59,374.62 and 16,200 is: 24,300

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,583.08 : 59,374.62 = 16,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,583.08/59,374.62 = 16,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,583.08x = 59,374.62 × 16,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,583.08x = 961,868,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,868,844/39,583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,300

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